Issue ID | 1464244 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11091233 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/03/18 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | There is a loud clanking sound coming from the steering wheel whenever it is moved, shaken or turned. It makes the sound when the car is both moving and stationary and it occurs while on all road types, at all speeds. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | UPPER MARLBORO, MD |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A7XCGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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